Language can be generally defined as a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication
Language can be generally defined as a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication
Language is a system arranged according to certain rules, can t be are Systematic---- rule-governed, elements in it combined at will. e.g. *bkli, *l apple eat
Language is a system ◼ Systematic---- rule-governed, elements in it are arranged according to certain rules; can’t be combined at will. e.g. *bkli, *I apple eat
Language is arbitrary Arbitrary---. no intrinsic connection between the word and the thing it denotes, e. g. pen" by any other name is the thing we use to write with
Language is arbitrary ◼ Arbitrary---- no intrinsic connection between the word and the thing it denotes, e.g. “ pen ” by any other name is the thing we use to write with
Language is symbolic in nature Symbolic---- words are associated with objects actions ideas by convention. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet'----Shakespeare
Language is symbolic in nature ◼ Symbolic---- words are associated with objects, actions ideas by convention. “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”----Shakespeare
Language is primarily vocal Vocal---the primary medium is sound for all languages; writing system came much later than spoken form
Language is primarily vocal ◼ Vocal---- the primary medium is sound for all languages; writing system came much later than spoken form